forced to live in cheep housing on rough areas, competition between white and black for housing and jobs caused discrimination. riots broke out due to police brutality and segregation in buying/selling houses

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why did blacks move north

escape KKK and segregation away from poverty better jobs and houses

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why did ww2 contribute to civil rights campaign

double V campaign, Embarrassment: America were fighting against Racism even though America was full of racism Threat of marches made President issue the order 8802 which made government and defence militaries equal

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How did MLK help the growth of civil rights

He lead a non violent/peaceful protest, Famous speeches, Gained attention, Inspired, successful leader

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What did the federal do

Civil Rights Act 1957,Civil Rights Act 1964,Voting Rights Act 1965,

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What did the civil rights act 1967 do

support African Americans if they went to court because they could not vote freely.